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Blackfriars dies aged 21

Western Australian stallion Blackfriars has died aged 21, after breaking his leg following a colic operation.

As reported by the West Australian, the son of Danehill had to be humanely euthanised aged 21.

Blackfriars was the dominant staying three-year-old in the spring of 1999 in Melbourne, winning three straight races including the Group 3 Norman Robinson Stakes and culminating in a half-length win over Shogun Lodge in the G1 Victoria Derby.